asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that duty is charged on Christmas cards sent to private individuals for sale for charitable purposes in respect of charities operating in this country; and whether, in view of the non-commercial nature of the transactions involved, he will waive the duty on this type of importation.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Duty on Christmas Cards.
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It is the practice, where small quantities of Christmas cards are sent to private individuals here for sale in aid of charities operating in this country, to grant, on request, licences remitting the duty chargeable.